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01/02/2018
Man And Woman Charged In Connection With Sexual Abuse Of Children
A man and woman have been charged as part of an investigation into the sexual abuse of children.
The man, aged 58, and woman, aged 57, were arrested following the search of a house in the Kinghill Avenue area in Newcastle.
The charges include gross indecency with a child, indecent assault, and making, possessing and distributing indecent images of children.
The suspects are due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court today, Thursday, 01 February.
(CD/JP)
The man, aged 58, and woman, aged 57, were arrested following the search of a house in the Kinghill Avenue area in Newcastle.
The charges include gross indecency with a child, indecent assault, and making, possessing and distributing indecent images of children.
The suspects are due to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court today, Thursday, 01 February.
(CD/JP)
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